I provide a safe and supportive space helping people to think about their problems and to learn strategies to make positive changes in their lives. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which has a proven track record, and I tailor therapy to your personal goals. I work collaboratively with you to make real changes in your personal and work life.

Why CBT?Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers the chance to step back, to take a look at what may be causing us to feel unhappy and teaches practical skills to change. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence, (NICE), recommends CBT for the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression.

Research shows CBT can successfully treat

Depression/ low mood

Peri and Post-natal depression

Anxiety

Stress and worry

Low self-esteem

Panic attacks

Phobias

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Social Anxiety

Body Dysmorphia

Sleep difficulties

Stress and low mood can happen to anyone at any time. Sometimes life changes mean that we are faced with challenges we struggle to cope with; or stress and low mood can gradually build up and we suddenly realise that we are not managing so well anymore. However it happens sometimes we need someone to talk to to help turn things around and get back on our feet again.

What to expect CBT involves weekly one hour sessions face to face in my clinic in Hythe or via Skype. The first couple of sessions will develop an understanding of the problem and how it developed. Together we'll identify some goals which will be the focus of treatment. An individually tailored plan for your treatment will be developed after the first couple of sessions.

A typical course of therapy lasts between 8 and 20 sessions, depending on the nature of the difficulty.

If you would like to continue with the therapy after the first session we will agree a number of sessions followed by a review. We'll agree when to end therapy depending on your goals.

My aim is to help you feel confident at the end of therapy in the knowledge you can overcome difficulties using strategies learnt during treatment, helping you prevent relapse in future.

What next?

If you are not sure if CBT can help, I offer a free initial phone consultation to discuss your difficulty and to help decide if it is the right therapy for you.

If you would like to arrange an initial consultation, please call me on 07791848361 or email katherine.burkinshaw@gmail.com

Training, qualifications & experience

I have 20 years' experience working with both adults and adolescents, providing individual and group therapy. I work as a senior CBT Therapist for the NHS in addition to my private practise.

I offer supervision to other Cognitive Behavioural Therapists in training and post training, working towards accreditation. I occasionally lecture at UCL in CBT and addictions.

I offer Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.

I trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at one of London's leading psychology departments, Royal Holloway University of London. I maintain up to date knowledge and skills within the field by regularly attending training and supervision in line with requirements for accreditation.

Maps & Directions

Type of session

Practical details

Sign language:

No

Other languages:

None

Availability

Weekdays, Saturday mornings.

Types of client

Young people

Adults

Older adults

Supervision & training

I offer clinical supervision to Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists who are either in training, to those already qualified but seeking accreditation and to accredited therapists who wish to maintain their accreditation with the BABCP.